Budget MealComfort FoodGrilled Chicken Dish
Chicken and Sticky Rice
Khao Niao Gai
4.7฿60 – ฿200Perfect for a satisfying, comforting meal immediately after it’s grilled.
Charcoal-grilled chicken served with sticky rice.
Chicken marinated in garlic, coriander, and pepper, grilled over charcoal; served with chewy, warm glutinous rice.
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What's in it
- Chicken
- Sticky rice
- Garlic
- Coriander root
- Soy sauce
- Fish sauce
- Palm sugar
- Black pepper
- Tamarind
- Chili dipping sauce
When to eat
Best moments to enjoy it
BreakfastLunchDinner
Perfect for a satisfying, comforting meal immediately after it’s grilled.
The story
Origin & history
A culinary signature of Isan, created as a hearty, portable meal for workers.
At the stall
How to order & pay
Ordering
Ask for “Kai Yang Nang Krob” for crispy skin.
Paying
Cash for street stalls; QR for restaurants.
Good to know
Allergens, nutrition & health
Allergens
Soy, fish, garlic, gluten.
Nutrition & benefits
High protein and sustained energy.
Health notes
Eat fresh from the grill to avoid foodborne concerns.
How to eat it
Roll sticky rice into a small ball by hand, pick up chicken, and dip in spicy Jaew sauce.